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by Erin Seligman Innovative Kitchens & Baths is a successful company built from a foundation of three key elements: reputable service, high quality products and fair market prices. “We live by the premise of treating people the way we would want to be treated. I was just brought up that way and that’s the way I brought up my son,” says owner Ernest Guzman. “Our

customers are extremely important to us. We treat people right.”

Ernest and Desi Guzman started Innovative Kitchens & Baths 12 years ago. Today, they still meet with each customer, design most projects and supervise every job, large or small.

Along with full remodels and new construction, the company manufactures and installs tubs, countertops, mirrors, wet bars, furniture pieces and pedestal sinks in cultured marble, granite, concrete and engineered stone.

“We can take your kitchen or bath from the studs and foundation to the finished project,” Guzman says. “Our favorite part is at the end of the project when you see the customer’s face light up and you know you have another satisfied customer.”

More recently, Innovative Kitchens and Baths has begun offering maintenance services to existing fixtures, including resealing granite countertops and showers and flushing out whirlpool tubs, just to name a few. Much like the upkeep required of a vehicle, preventive measures are necessary to maintain the life of one’s kitchen or bath, Guzman echo.

Remodeling either of these rooms can be a heavy burden for homeowners simply because both are necessary for day-to-day living. Innovative Kitchens and Baths, however, fabricates and readies every component off-site before beginning work inside a client’s home. Most projects take a total of 10 to 12 working days, but customers are only displaced from their kitchen or bath for two to three days. “We want to minimize the inconvenience to our customers by completing the project as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

As far as cost, the business owner admits Innovative Kitchens & Baths is competitive, but not the cheapest. “Quality has a price to it, only by charging a fair price are we able to hire the experts that work for Innovative Kitchens and Baths.”

Only certified technicians employed by Innovative Kitchens & Baths, not subcontractors, install the company’s products. The business maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and is a member of the San Antonio, New Braunfels and Texas builders associations. “Our company slogan is, ‘A reputation built on quality.’ And it is. We’ve never lost a job due to poor quality.

Never.” “We’re going to treat you right. We’re going to treat you like family.”

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ECOWATER competition

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A peek inside the company’s local office filled with awards, trophies and third-party endorsements will offer a glimpse of Ecowater’s lengthy history, reliable reputation and proven products.

“Choosing to treat your water is an important decision. Choosing the right company is even more important,” says Jill Wininger, coowner of Ecowater Systems at 208 E. Nakoma. “We are the leaders in the industry. We are the experts.”

Operating since 1925, Ecowater remains the oldest and largest manufacturer of residential water treatment systems in the world.

The San Antonio branch has been in operation for more than four decades and owned by Jill Wininger and Phyllis Winn for the last 14 years. “Over the years we’ve seen so many water companies come and go, leaving their customers abandoned and without service,” Winn says in explaining why choosing Ecowater is so important. “Others thought they’d save money by purchasing from a cheaper store, but wound up buying a system that ends up lasting only two or three years.”

San Antonio has some of the hardest water in the nation. “Basically we’re talking about dissolved rock,” says Winn. “Everything in your

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home is affected. This is why you can’t keep your glass shower door clean, why your hair and skin get so dried out. Why you spend endless hours scrubbing scum and crud off the tile, tubs, toilets and fixtures.

Even the smaller things like having to run vinegar through your coffee maker are symptoms of hard water.”

“Don’t be afraid of the investment,” adds Wininger. “Homeowners will be blown away at all the day-to-day improvements of having an Ecowater system.” Among the most important benefit is how much the consumer will save at the grocery store on soaps, cleansers, detergents and bottled water. The typical family of four will save $80 to $100 every single month -- easily offsetting the small monthly payment for cleaner water. The company offers a variety of products to choose from to accommodate specific needs and price points, as well as financing and rental programs.

“Eco” was in their name long before it was fashionable to be “green.”

In fact, one of the biggest selling points of Ecowater Systems is its unsurpassed efficiencies. Traditional softeners require a lot of maintenance and need salt added monthly. With Ecowater you’ll only add salt once or twice a year and they’ll even deliver it to your doorstep.

Having earned the Energy Star Rating and the Good Housekeeping Seal, Ecowater is a sound choice.

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Home Technology Group Sells a Lifestyle We All Want

by Erin Seligman

Like a breathtaking view from a mountaintop, decadent dessert or sleek sports car, Home Technology Group immediately generates numerous “oohs” and “aahs.” An established leader in audio and video systems, the service-oriented company specializes in home technology (HT), including home theaters, televisions, speakers, lighting, cameras, wiring and furniture. Yet, this award-winning company and Parade of Homes vendor is not just about offering the latest gadget or gizmo. “We,” says co-owner Oli Gulyas, “sell a lifestyle.”

Unlike a typical big-box, one-size-fits-all retailer, Home Technology Group designs and installs HT systems that will meet the individual needs of their clients -- from wireless remotes that can access movies, music and photos, turn lights on and off and adjust the thermostat of every room to cameras that can be viewed from an iPOD while at work or on vacation.

“We don’t dabble in home theater, installation and home technology. We live and breathe it every day,” says Gulyas. “Only a passionate company like ours can create a system which works intuitively and will compliment your lifestyle with uncompromising results.”

Although Home Technology Group is just two years old, the company was formed with the merger of two successful companies – Acoustic Designs and Innovations in Home Theater. Both served San Antonio

and South Texas for more than a decade and Gulyas has 25 years of experience in the electronics industry alone.

With this level of expertise the company can carefully and accurately select their equipment based on price, value and reliability. “Our diversified product range continues to grow by following proven trends, improving our standard services and listening to the customer,” says Gulyas. “We cherry-pick our lines and even cherry-pick within the brand. Yes, this doesn’t always sit well with the manufacturer, but we believe we should answer and be accountable to our customers first.”

While the HT systems Home Technology Group installs may be sophisticated, the company’s mission is simple: “Exceed all expectations of our clients.” In doing this, Gulyas and his team not only showcase equipment capable of provoking multiple “oohs” and “aahs,” they provide a level of customer service that continuously draws a pleasantly surprised “Wow!”.

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Diamond Polished Concrete K-Stone’s

Yes – it’s concrete!

by Erin Seligman

Imagine a concrete floor that looks beautiful, does not show wear patterns and takes very little maintenance. K-Stone’s Diamond Polished Concrete does just that. Durable, decorative and environmentally friendly, polished concrete brings a lasting shimmer to any home or business for the same price of a quality wood or tile floor.

The polished look is achieved when metal and resin bond diamond tools are used to mechanically level, grind and smooth existing concrete.

After the process is completed, a polished concrete floor never has to be replaced and – aside from very little cleaning to remove dirt, debris and oil – is practically maintenance free.

“This is very cost efficient because it’s a forever kind of floor,” says K-Stone owner Rick Stone. “The shine never walks off. There’s virtually no maintenance. You don’t have to put wax on it. You will never have to replace it.”

Suitable for old or new floors, polished concrete is becoming a popular choice for business owners, as well as homeowners. K-Stone has polished the floors for a variety of clients, ranging from two newly-constructed Spectrum fitness centers to warehouses, garages and entire homes.

“The demand has really picked up, particularly within the past two years,” says Stone. “People are looking for something that lasts and people are looking for a “green” floor that won’t add to our landfills.”

Polished concrete has even been certified as a green process by the SCS Indoor Advantage Gold Consumer Group, a global leader in independent certification of environmentally safe and sustainable products. Polished concrete also meets ADA and OSHA slip resistance standards.

“Just because it looks shiny, doesn’t mean it is slippery,” reminds Stone.

Polished concrete can be stained nearly any color and made to replicate the look of polished stone. The floor is resistant to stains and pet damage,

won’t harbor allergens or show wear and tear. Even tire tracks fail to adhere to the surface.

“We really encourage people to come to our showroom,” says Stone, while noting many customers are sold on the product as soon as they see polished concrete in person.

“It is tough to find another flooring option that can beat the mirror-like shine and durability of a highly-polished concrete surface. It just looks incredible.”

K-Stone, a locally-owned service company, has been in business since 1997.

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by Erin Seligman While remodeling projects may be exciting for homeowners, they can be a stressful time for the family pet. With nails lying around, doors swinging open and strangers mulling about, home renovations can pose a risky situation as well. And while locking the pooch in a small room is one alternative, allowing him to run free and frolic at Camp Bow Wow’s® Doggy Day and Overnight Camp is even better!

“People use us for many different reasons,” says Tamara Wetegrove, owner of San Antonio’s Camp Bow Wow® at 11931 Jones Maltsberger Rd. Open seven days a week, the facility has a flexible enrollment schedule to accommodate every client, from those needing to drop off their dog for just a few hours while new carpet is installed to those needing to board their pooch while on vacation. Some merely want their dogs to socialize, others don’t like to leave the family pet home alone while they work or run errands.

Despite the reason, Camp Bow Wow® offers every dog a safe, clean and activity-filled place capable of wearing out even the most hyperactive pup. With four indoor and outdoor play areas, canine campers are free to romp and roam off leash for most of the day. Cozy cots within private cabins are available for nap time and a staff member is always present to provide constant attention and ensure dogs are playing nicely. Parents can even check in on their pets via the many web cams stationed throughout camp and treat their pooch to a cleansing Camp Shower at the end of the day.

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Dogs boarded at the facility also have free access to Camp Bow Wow’s® day camp. “We’re not like a traditional kennel,” says Wetegrove. “The dogs are actually out playing with their canine friends.”

All newcomers must undergo a temperament test to ensure they play well with others. “We won’t take any dogs that are aggressive to other dogs or the staff,” says Wetegrove.

All campers must also be vaccinated and spayed or neutered if they are six month of age or older.

Wetegrove and her husband, Frank, opened Camp Bow Wow® in April of 2006. “We love our dog. We love all dogs period

and we thought how fun it would be to work with dogs every day,” she says. “And we love it. We really do.”

As a mother who has recently faced the arduous task of finding a day care for the youngest of her four children, Wetegrove knows first-hand the difficulty of leaving a baby – whether he have two or four legs – with strangers. Committed to giving clients peace of mind, Wetegrove is adamant about maintaining a safe, clean and fun environment at all times. At the sight of yet another excited dog dragging his owner into camp and another refusing to leave, Wetegrove is clearly succeeding in making this a place every dog wants to be.

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